Author Archives: Karura

La Corda d’Oro volume 2

Posted on August 6, 2007 by Karura

When Hino Kahoko was given a magical violin and chosen to enter her school’s music competition, it all seemed like a crazy dream. Even so, now Hino must face up to the reality of the situation, and with only two … Continue reading →

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Romeo X Juliet parody episode 15

Posted on August 5, 2007 by Karura

Romeo indulges in a budget-saving Flashback Mode about Petruchio. (Romeo: Petruchio, you were such a well developed character who was integral to the plot of the series. We have suffered a severe blow thanks to your loss.) Giovanni: Okay, Petruchio’s … Continue reading →

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Sunday News Bites: August 5th

Posted on August 5, 2007 by Karura

Hello and welcome to another edition of Sunday News Bites! Under the cover of darkness, we brought vampire Pachiru from Magical Pokan here to help comment on this week’s news, which admittedly is as slow as you’d expect from the … Continue reading →

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Romeo X Juliet parody episode 14

Posted on August 4, 2007 by Karura

Juliet, Francisco, Curio and Antonio prepare to go to William’s mother’s house. Francisco: This journey will help to waste a few more episodes. On the way to his new appointment as a mine overseer, Romeo recalls his last conversation with … Continue reading →

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Weekly Round-Up: August 3rd

Posted on August 3, 2007 by Karura

Sorry for the lateness in posting this, it will probably won’t happen again. Reviewed this week: Baccano 1, Cazador 17, Darker than Black 17, Dennou Coil 8-11, Doujin Work 4, Higurashi Kai 4, Ichigo Mashimaro OVA 3, Mononoke 1, Mushi-Uta … Continue reading →

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El Cazador de la Bruja parody episode 17

Posted on August 2, 2007 by Karura

When Nadie and Ellis run out of money, Nadie is forced to take the extraordinary and unprecedented action of actually trying to catch a bounty head. But when the mission calls for STRAIGHT, will she be forced to admit that … Continue reading →

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Dark Side Gaming Rant: Legend of Dragoon

Posted on August 2, 2007 by Karura

In the wake of Final Fantasy 7, everyone wanted to grab a piece of the action, and so it was that RPG creators sought to capitalise on whatever it was that was making the public buy the game by copying … Continue reading →

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Romeo X Juliet parody episode 13

Posted on August 1, 2007 by Karura

Generics stand motionless as Juliet is brought back to Neo Verona in custody. (Generics: This is our only chance for screen time!) In the shadows, Curio and Francisco watch. Francisco: Curio, this is our chance to do something relevant to … Continue reading →

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Zipang manga volume 1

Posted on August 1, 2007 by Karura

Many months ago, I reviewed the Zipang anime, a series which defied all my expectations by being a story that combined World War II and time travel in a way that was most definitely worthy. At the time, the manga … Continue reading →

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Romeo X Juliet parody episode 12

Posted on July 31, 2007 by Karura

Romeo and Juliet encounter an abandoned village. Juliet: Looks like this village hasn’t been populated with NPCs yet- we should rest and hope that there are no events to trigger. Romeo and Juliet enter a house. Romeo: I’m sorry it’s … Continue reading →

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